Comparison of Health Trends in Texas (Harris, Brazoria, and Travis Counties)

Comparison and Contrast of Health Trends in Three Counties The following paper reviews health trends and health inequalities within Texas. Texas’s Brazoria, Travis, and Harris counties are the three I have chosen to compare. These three counties, in particular, were picked because of their proximity and the fact that I...

Overview of the Adderall Drug: Uses, Effects, and Risks

Introduction Adderall is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system and improves concentration. First formulated in 1959 as a combination of amphetamines and dextroamphetamine, this medication is now sold under various brand names (Cregin et al., 2021). Since its stimulating impact on the central nervous system, it has been...

Nurse Burnout and Shortage: Policies and Solutions in the U.S.

Introduction Nurse burnout is a significant issue that can have a negative impact on the quality of patient care and outcomes, and add to a high rate of turnover and a nursing shortage in the medical workforce. According to a policy brief from The Ohio State University College of Nursing...

Rural Hospitals’ Profitability and Medicaid: Analyzing Program Impact on Financial Performance

Topic The article titled “Rural Hospitals’ Profitability: Which Special Programs Matter?” was written by Michael D. Rosko, Claudia Guerrazzi-Young, and Mona Al-Amin and posted in the Journal of Healthcare Finance. It addresses the issues of reimbursement of rural hospitals and seeks to evaluate which Medicaid programs help with the profitability...

Improving Healthcare Operations at Community General Hospital

Chosen Quality Measures for the Dashboard Due to working with various people, healthcare organizations must continuously strive to advance their operations. Organizations must assess and analyze internal processes to determine what should be enhanced (Johnson & Sollecito, 2020). The Community General Hospital (CGH) is a reputable medical facility, yet the...

Improving Veterans’ Medical Care: Options for Comprehensive and Holistic Solutions

Introduction Veterans of the armed forces today are given medical treatment that is often of low quality. This is because most of them cannot pay for high-quality medical care. The price a person is prepared to pay for therapeutic services determines the level of care offered to this demographic. For...

Addressing Diabetic Patient Satisfaction in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Research Gaps

Diabetic patient satisfaction and experience is a topic that can be covered within several spheres of interest. First, it is important to discuss challenges within data collection for patient experience. As patient satisfaction is issued to assess the quality of the healthcare system, it stands as an essential index for...

Analysis of Emergency Department Practices in Preventing Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia

Research Title Analyzing scientific literature has many advantages, including understanding the main components that should be present in works of this kind. This summary will provide information from the article “Evaluation of Emergency Department (ED) Evidence-based Practices to Prevent the Occurrence of Ventilator-acquired Pneumonia” by McCoy et al. Research Topic...

Strategies for Reducing Medication Errors: A Three-Step Model Proposal

Introduction The paper aims to discuss the problem of medication errors. In medical care, the risks of medication errors pose a significant threat to patient safety. According to Paparella (2018), incorrect prescription of the drug, the use of incorrect dosages, and the wrong medication method can pose a significant danger...

Addressing Organ Shortages and Transplantation: Ethical, Legal, and Practical Considerations

Scope of Health Care Efficiency There have been various arguments about the inefficiency of the healthcare system regarding organ donation. However, it is important to highlight that other types of medical treatments and healthcare services are also scarce. For example, programs that would minimize obesity, as it is the leading...

The Importance of Health Education in Public Health Improvement

Health education plays a significant role in improving the level of public health. Health education is a set of educational activities aimed at forming a healthy lifestyle, preventing diseases, preserving and strengthening health, increasing people’s ability to work, and prolonging their active lives (Allied Health World, n.d.). With the help...

Reducing Violence in Psychiatric Hospitals: Applying Lewin’s Three-Step Change Model

Introduction The implications of violence in psychiatric hospitals can be far-reaching, leading to physical and emotional trauma for both staff and patients. Mental health professionals and staff must ensure that the psychiatric facility is secure and that all individuals are safe from potential harm by other patients or staff members....

Understanding Myocardial Infarction: Symptoms, Pathophysiology, and Risk Factors

Case Background A 55-year-old high school teacher with a history of asthma developed a worsening cough and chest tightness. Despite using his inhaler, his symptoms escalated to chest pain, sweating, light-headedness, and difficulty breathing. While driving home, he lost consciousness and crashed into a curb. On arrival, paramedics found him...

Enhancing Patient Care with the Circular Pod Design at Arnold Palmer Hospital

Advantages of the Circular Pod Design Over Traditional Hospital Layouts The new Arnold Palmer facility has a circular pod design that promotes efficiency and offers a patient-centered atmosphere. The design is built on a circular pod, which has various advantages over the standard hallway arrangement used in most hospitals. The...

Flint Water Crisis: Lead Contamination and Public Health Issues

Introduction The United States has encountered numerous traumatic events since time. The region is among great nations that have strived to safeguard their citizens from natural disasters, diseases, and environmental conditions that pose health risks and trauma. However, it remains in the limelight for encountering devastating traumatic conditions affecting a...

Examining Social Determinants of Health and Depression Severity in ED Patients

Summary of Methods Section A secondary data analysis of a prospective cross-sectional survey of persons coming to the ED who were 19 years of age and older was done. Between August 31 and October 30, 2016, information was gathered from St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, an urban tertiary...

Addressing Childhood Obesity: Applying Homeostatic Theory and Media Influence

Introduction Childhood obesity is a major global health problem. It is linked to several metabolic illnesses and ailments, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and adolescent psychosocial issues that cause cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as increased adipose tissue that adversely affects...

Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction: Diagnosis and Ethnic Considerations

Introduction For treatment accuracy, managing patients’ conditions requires understanding the pathophysiological processes behind their symptoms. In the case under consideration, the patient is a 55-year-old man who lost consciousness in the car. Symptoms The patient’s symptoms include cough and chest tightness, which turned into chest pain, light-headedness, increased sweating, difficulty...

The Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Bill in Florida: Goals and Strategies

Description of the Bill Consideration is being given to CS/HB 5, which would change some of the provisions for Florida arrears. The US House of Representatives puts forward this bill without direct sponsors. The bill’s introduction aims to reduce infant mortality and potentially dangerous abortions. To this end, the law...

Importance of Mission Statements, Goals, and Objectives in Healthcare

Introduction A mission statement helps define an organization’s overall purpose and vision (Hofstrand, 2016). It can be considered a guiding principle for making organizational decisions. Goals, on the other hand, are broad statements that describe the desired outcome of the program (Hofstrand, 2016). They provide a general direction for the...

Leadership Competencies in Nursing: Personal Mastery and Growth

Introduction Effective leadership is crucial in all professional pursuits, and nursing is no exception. High leadership is necessary to achieve the goal of providing the best quality of patient care (Heinen et al., 2019). As a relatively new role in healthcare, nursing leadership aims to help nurses improve their mastery...

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Ethical, Legal Challenges and Healthcare Accessibility

Introduction World authorities have started a massive rollout of the vaccine to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this has raised numerous ethical and legal issues, such as the mandate for the vaccine. This ethical and legal issue requires active participation from authorities, governments, and international organizations to establish rules and...

Six Domains of Healthcare Quality Applied to a Real-World Situation

Six Principles of Healthcare Quality The quality of healthcare is a set of characteristics that describe the aims of the industry. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ, 2018), there are six domains, including care that is “safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.” Each instance of...

Comprehensive Assessment and Management Plan for Chest Pain

Case Background Susan Johnston, a 60-year-old woman with a history of obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, has a family history of heart disease. She reports three months of intermittent burning chest pain and shortness of breath during exertion, which improves with rest. Aside from her hypertension and elevated BMI, her physical...

Childhood Obesity Statistics, Causes, and Prevention Strategies: A PICO (Nursing) Question

Identification and Description of the Clinical Problem Obesity is when the child has a significantly higher body weight than is considered appropriate based on weight and height. A body mass index (BMI) “between the 85th and 94th percentile is in the “overweight” range, whereas BMI ≥ 95th percentile for age...

Stakeholder Perspectives on Aging Population Healthcare Policies

Numerous stakeholders are interested in how the aging population health policy problem will affect the healthcare and social service systems. Each stakeholder group has a distinct viewpoint on the matter, a vested interest in it, and the ability to support or oppose associated policies. To create effective healthcare policies that...

Six-Month-Old Wellness Visit: Health Assessments, Development, and Vaccinations

Case Background A 6-month-old boy is seen for a routine visit. His mother inquires about transitioning to a front-facing car seat and his speech development. Born full term via uncomplicated vaginal delivery, he has shown normal growth and is up to date on vaccinations. He had a mild respiratory infection...

Migraine and Other Headaches: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Introduction The patient has severe headaches, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine is mainly found in the fairer sex, and two-thirds of cases are manifestations of menstrual migraine. Regardless of age, both women and men can have migraine cluster headaches due to physical and emotional overload, due to...

Effective Quality Improvement Tools for Nurse Executives: Diagrams, Flowcharts, and More

Description of Quality Improvement Tools Used in Healthcare Quality improvement projects rely on tools that structure the process and help the nurse executive evaluate the changes. Various quality improvement instruments exist, each having its own purpose and sphere of implementation. In my professional and learning experience, I have been introduced...

Diagnosis and Management of Moderate Persistent Asthma

Patient Assessment The patient, Nancy, comes into the office with a complaint of exacerbated asthma. The patient has had persistent asthma since childhood and has had previous occurrences of flareups. The onset of the worsened symptoms happened two weeks ago. The primary affected area is the respiratory system. The symptoms...

ScanAvert: Mobile App for Personalized Dietary Management Based on Medical Conditions

Introduction Healthy diets are crucial for human well-being and avoidance of medical conditions that can exacerbate diseases. Allergic people and patients under special care need food consistent with their conditions. However, it can be difficult for a patient to choose the right food, especially without a medical practitioner such as...

Patient-Centered and Cultural Care in Type 2 Diabetes Nursing

Introduction Nursing theories provide an important foundation for decision-making in patient care. Thus, exploring relevant nursing theories can uncover valuable insights into care in patients with type 2 diabetes. Firstly, the theory of a patient-centered approach to nursing was introduced by Faye Abdellah in 1960 (Mudd et al., 2020). Main...

Utilizing Self-Care Deficit Theory to Enhance Quality Nursing Care and Patient Outcomes

Rationale for Theory Selection and Basic Premises Introduction to the Selected Theory Quality nursing care is crucial in the provision of excellent healthcare services. Several theories have been developed to help nurses provide their patients with quality care.In this instance, the Self-care Deficit Theory (SCDT) will be the main focus...

Hydroquinone for Age Spots: Benefits and Risks

Introduction Age spots or hyperpigmentation are prevalent dermatological disorders that commonly arise in middle-aged people, particularly those constantly exposed to sunlight. While these spots pose no health dangers, they can be unsightly, causing many to seek professional assistance to lessen their exposure. Hydroquinone is one of the most often used...

Enhancing Palliative Care for Non-Residents in Europe: A Program Proposal

Problem Background My perception of the state of palliative care services has been significantly impacted by my contact with a man named Andy on the streets of Spain who had fled his home in England after learning he had cancer. Even though we worked hard to get Andy into hospice,...

Approving New Jersey’s Bill A6260: Advancing Reproductive Health Rights and Health Advocacy

Description of the Bill Health advocacy targets promoting policies that improve the population’s health by supporting better health outcomes. State governments have a responsibility before their residents to promote and support the population’s well-being. To assist individuals from all groups and communities, it is necessary to introduce timely and equitable...

Factors Contributing to Childhood Obesity and Effective Interventions: A Literature Review

Introduction This literary review provides an opportunity to gain the most valuable evidence-based knowledge that will contribute to gaining awareness of the root of the problem of childhood obesity. In addition, scientific sources identify interventions that may be effective in limiting the problem and improving the quality of health of...

Opioid Pain Relief: Key Concepts, Risks, and Safe Practices

Introduction Patients in healthcare facilities experience pain, which is treated with opioid drugs. Mild to severe cases of pain are common, and they make the patients uncomfortable. Opioids are extracted from opium plants or can be manufactured in the industry. They function by blocking signals for pain where the opioid...

Ethical and Legal Implications of Disclosing Prescription Errors for Advanced Practice Nurses

Introduction Errors in health care are now drawing considerable attention, although they are not a new occurrence. Nurses are taught techniques to reduce their likelihood of making errors, yet they do make mistakes. An advanced practice nurse (APN) has a significant obligation and responsibility. With the passage of the Affordable...

Impact of Genetics, Age, and Allergies on Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Adolescents

Introduction Genetics, age, gender, and other characteristics can impact one’s response to common infections and diseases. In the presented case study, a 16-year-old boy comes into the office with a sore throat. The combination of symptoms and the results of a rapid strep test reveal an infection developed due to...

Applying Servant Leadership in Advanced (MSN) Nursing Practice

Personal Leadership Philosophy: Selected Theory and Its Application in MSN Role Servant leadership is a theory of particular value to me and most closely corresponds to my personal philosophy and leadership stance. I believe that, especially in the profession of a nurse, it is essential to have an idea of...

Opioid Addiction, Treatment Options and Efficacy: A PICOT (Nursing) Study

Patient, Population or Problem Lately, the number of people who take opiates has considerably grown. Of particular concern is the use of drugs by young people aged 16-25, which is becoming one of the most acute social problems of modern American society. Young people start using opiates because of deep...

Hand Hygiene Practices: Effectiveness of Agents in Reducing Microbial Contamination

Introduction Hands are directly involved in the transmission of germs that cause sickness. They can spread germs through touch to the nose, ears, eyes, and mouth that enter the body and cause avoidable infections and conditions. Hands also play an important role in a clinical setting as they provide the...

Trichomoniasis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Women and Men

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is a common infection that affects both men and women but is most commonly found in women. According to Muzny and Van Gerwen (2022), the incubation period is between 4 and 28 days, but for...

Addressing Patient Dumping: Ethical and Legal Challenges in Hospitals

Introduction Working with patients involves several challenges, which highlights the need for ethics. Hospitals are incredibly busy providing medical services, often with limited resources to ensure the necessary care to people. At the same time, some segments of the population do not have sufficient rights protection to get help –...

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Screening, and Treatment

Both Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea are bacterially-based sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). The primary way that Chlamydia trachomatis is transmitted is through sexual interaction. It is one of the most prevalent STIs and can affect both men and women. Chlamydia can cause several symptoms. They include discomfort or burning when...

Government Strategies to Combat Pandemics and Protect Public Health

Microbes are essential for human health and vital to various bodily functions. One example illustrating the benefits of microbes is their role in the human gut. The gut microbiota consists of trillions of microorganisms that help in digestion, produce essential vitamins, and contribute to the development of the immune system...

Enhancing Patient Compliance: Key Strategies for Healthcare Success

Introduction Patient compliance refers to the measure in which a patient correctly follows the medical prescription, such as self-care, medical device usage, and therapy. In long-term care, such as nursing homes, patient compliance improves the quality of health, which means healthcare outcome is sustainable (Cook, 2020). Additionally, it reduces the...

Gerontological Nursing Care: Clara Plante’s Case

Clara Plante represents a person who requires comprehensive nursing care based on various attributes. The crucial factors are Clara’s biography, cultural needs, and health status. An appropriate assessment of these factors and gerontological nursing standards will create a culturally responsive environment. In Clara’s case, it is essential to approach care...

Stress Management Health Campaign Development

Topic The primary focus of this health campaign is the pervasive issue of stress, a problem that affects a significant portion of the population. This health campaign’s target market comprises people from various industries who are dealing with work-related pressures. Professionals in complicated corporate environments, healthcare personnel facing enormous obstacles...

Advancing Healthcare: Safeguards for MAID Advance Directives

Permitting Advance Directives for MAID Allowing advance directives for MAID might be considered a rational and humanitarian step forward in healthcare from the standpoint of patient autonomy and respect for individual rights. Allowing MAID advance directives is a humanitarian and reasonable move ahead in healthcare, recognizing human rights and personal...

Understanding and Preventing Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Introduction Pregnancy is associated with a multitude of restrictions and limitations on substances that can harm a fetus and burden it with life-long health issues. One such source of harm is alcohol, which is not only widespread but also can pass through the placenta with ease (Popova et al., 2023)....

The Role of Statistical Application in Mental Health Care at HonorHealth Hospital

Introduction Statistical application and data interpretation are vital in healthcare, providing valuable insights contributing to quality, safety, health promotion, and leadership. This nursing paper will explore the significance of statistical application in healthcare, specifically focusing on its relevance to the mental health specialty at HonorHealth Hospital. It will also discuss...

HIV Prevention by Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health Services

Introduction Although the United States medical system spent a long time concentrating on combating COVID-19, paying attention to chronic and fatal diseases is necessary. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a severe public health issue, primarily for underprivileged and marginalized groups of people. A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Beaufort...

Public Health: Limitations on Autonomy

In many countries, the sale and distribution of cigarettes are subject to severe restrictions. Laws strictly regulate cigarette advertising and limit the minimum age and places for smoking. A significant part of the population accepts such restrictions as a given and does not consider this issue’s moral aspect. In fact,...

The Future of Healthcare Informatics with Use of Innovations

Introduction Since its early years, nursing has continuously been at the forefront of healthcare, with technologies heavily impacting it. Nurses are directly involved in practically adopting cutting-edge technologies and novel techniques. In the last few decades, healthcare informatics has become one of the leading development directions, relying on modern digital...

Childhood Obesity: Causes and Implications

Childhood obesity is an enormous health problem in the contemporary age, and its incidence has steadily increased for several decades. According to a study conducted by Smith, Fu, and Kobayashi, childhood obesity can be caused by various factors such as genetics, the environment within the family, and the lifestyle choices...

Nurses’ Role in Fullfillment of Patients’ Wishes

A significant problem in healthcare is preventing the death of patients. The preventable mortality rate among hospitalized patients is high enough to cause problems in the medical system (Rodwin et al., 2020). In this regard, it is necessary to investigate the factors that may influence the decision-making contrary to the...

Healthcare Manager’s Responsibilities in the Management of Human Resources

The position of health manager is one of utmost importance in human resources management. Ensure that employees and their families remain healthy and that their well-being is taken care of, which are the responsibilities of a health manager. The health manager has to ensure that the organization’s healthcare system is...

Peculiarities of Telehealth in Healthcare

Introduction. Telehealth and Its Preculiarities This presentation will describe the features of a new healthcare approach called telehealth, which has dramatically advanced the development of healthcare informatics and approaches used to treat patients. Have you ever thought that modern technologies can significantly simplify the work of healthcare providers and, at...

Ensuring Safety for Health Facility Personnel

Introduction Ensuring safety for health facility personnel is critical as they are at the forefront of disease control. In the context of epidemics and pandemics, the number of threats is growing, and administrations must take additional security measures. Nurse managers play a significant role in safety, as their responsibilities include...

Childhood Sexual Abuse: Impact on Psychiatric Diseases

Introduction Childhood sexual abuse is an increasing problem in modern society, and the victims of it often develop various mental and physical health issues later in life. Any childhood maltreatment was found to be a significant risk factor for the early onset of various psychiatric diseases and resistance to treatment...

Bacterial and Non-Bacterial Diseases: Chlamydia and HIV

Sexually transmitted diseases seriously threaten the world’s healthcare system because they affect many individuals. While some Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are treatable, others can have serious health consequences if unaddressed. STDs such as Chlamydia and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be prevented. General health outcomes are improved through education, awareness,...

Biological Factors Influencing Sexual Response and Arousal

Biological factors that influence sexual response and arousal include age, general health, hormonal and chromosomal statuses, and nutritional states. These factors are significant in regard to sexual desire but may not always contribute to the explanation of sexual responses. As such, it is vital to consider further biological factors that...

Confronting Homophobia in Addiction Treatment for Sexual Minorities

Introduction The issue of homophobia has a significant impact on the effective treatment of sexual minorities struggling with addiction problems. Homophobia, which involves fear, hatred, or intolerance of people who identify as LGBTQ, may result in discriminatory practices in the healthcare system. It can cause people who identify as sexual...

Nursing Informatics Specialists

Introduction Nursing informatics is crucial in facilitating effective medical processes and information sharing. Technological advancement in healthcare enables health practitioners and all stakeholders to enhance successful project “go-live.” According to Garcia-Dia (2019), project managers must verify that all crucial elements are in order before initiating a “go-live.” Data migration and...

Healthcare Rationing: Articles Review

Chen, B., & McNamara, D. M. (2020). Disability discrimination, medical rationing and COVID-19. Asian Bioethics Review, 12(4), 511-518. Web. This article talks about social equality and justice for vulnerable populations worldwide. The writers discuss how the public health crisis has exposed the inhumane actions that discriminate against people with disabilities....

Medication: The Costs Minimization

After the diagnosis, most patients are required tp purchase different types of drugs to facilitate treatment. This results from the problem of insufficient funds available for the government to offer free drugs to the sick. Due to economic and social factors, some patients may find it difficult to purchase those...

The Innovation Diffusion in Healthcare

Choice of the Model The selected model for implementing a practice change in a healthcare system is the theory of diffusion of innovation proposed by Everett Rogers. According to the author, this framework categorizes all relevant stakeholders into innovators, early adopters, early and late majorities, and laggards, each of which...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Case Study

A lady discovers her husband, who is 68 years old, dead in bed. He had spent his final year sleeping on a bed in the downstairs living area since he could not get upstairs due to acute and deteriorating dyspnea. The general practitioner discusses the situation with the local coroner...

Unraveling Metabolic Alkalosis: A Case Study of Acid-Base Imbalance

The person inspected in this case study has purchased juice from a street vendor and developed abdominal cramping and diarrhea several hours later. By the end of the attack, she felt fatigued and had a headache, though her fever had disappeared. The most likely cause for the condition is an...

Mental Health Disparities in Society

Introduction Mental illness prevents most people from performing their daily tasks by altering their lifestyles. This issue can take several forms, affecting the person’s personality, character, and social interactions. Mental health issues can cause physical, emotional, or psychological symptoms (Henriksen et al., 2020). Biochemical imbalances can lead to mental health...

Advancements in Sickle Cell Disease Treatment

Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering shows impeccable promise as a future modality of curing various diseases from their root. Genetic therapies have been studied for the last few years by researchers within the medical field and the results are promising to revolutionize the healthcare sector. Attempts have been made over the...

Improving Stroke Care for Indigenous Patients

Introduction Researchers have raised concerns over the prevalence of stroke in Indigenous populations across the globe. Existing literature indicates a 14-fold prevalence of stroke in the Aboriginal population in 2019-2020 (Nedkoff et al., 2020). Even when scholars have recommended evidence-based therapies in emergency departments, incidents of preventable mortality rates are...

Outbreak of Influenza in Community of Maryland

Outbreaks of communicable diseases happen in diverse areas, and one consequential infection is the respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2020) recognizes several types of human coronavirus. However, the most recent one that affects respiration is severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which...

Best Interventions for Obesity

Best Interventions for Obesity in the Elderly The best interventions for obesity in elderly individuals can be categorized into dietary and physical exercise approaches. Dietary interventions include calorie consumption restriction, use of calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and protein intake. Jiang and Villareal (2019) indicate that intake of low-caloric diets...

Discussion: Self-Care and Self-Leadership

Being a nursing leader requires self-care, which is an important duty. In their professional capacity, registered nurses have a responsibility to their patients, colleagues, communities, and society. Self-care is crucial for maintaining health, managing pressures, and being the best leader for nursing team members. Self-care should be a practice for...

Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange: Case Study

Introduction Hypoxaemia and hypercapnia show pathogenesis and lung inability to generate enough gas exchange, while normal lungs readily exchange breathing gases. To effectively care for individuals with lung disorders, it is essential to comprehend how gases are moved and why gas exchange is inadequate. This essay studies the case of...

Exercise and Its Influence on Echocardiology

Introduction Exercise is commonly associated with decreased risks of cardiovascular diseases and higher quality of life. It is often recommended for patients with specific heart problems, such as stable heart failure. Through echocardiography, doctors may uncover various data on their patients’ heart conditions and problems. With the help of five...

Nursing Issue Identification: Prices for Medicines

Overview of the Issue One of the primary issues in healthcare that requires attention is the increase in prices for medicines. The seriousness of this trend is due to the fact that with rising prices, many individuals lose access to medical services. This may cause a lack of insurance or...

Human Needs Theory Journal

With the development of science, humankind has gained access to technological advancements, which influence methods of education. In medicine, the modeling of situations has long been in use, with dolls and simulators being introduced to avoid training beginners on living people. Taking the collection of the anamnesis (a scrupulous task...

How I Plan to Implement the Public Health Campaign

The proposed public health campaign would consist of three main steps. The first step involves evaluating the logistical requirements for the campaign and outlining their roles in the public health campaign. This process would only take one month. The second step involves identifying partners to support the public health campaign...

Impact of the Nurse Shortage on Hospital Patient Care: Comparative Perspectives

Introduction Nurse shortage is one of the major challenges that face the health care system today. The nursing shortage has severe consequences that affect the well-being of nurses and their ability to provide quality care. In addition, it affects hospital capacity, health care processes, the efficiency of health care systems,...

Rural Health and Wellbeing in America

Underlying Economic Principles Their access to medical treatment profoundly impacts a person’s health. One-quarter of Americans do not have access to a primary care specialist or a healthcare institution. To this day, despite the passage and administration of the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA), one in five Americans under the age...

The Advanced Practice Nurse Consensus Model

The Impact of the APRN Consensus Model on APRN Practice The professional training of medical personnel is carried out in many areas, among which nursing is diverse. Different staff qualifications allow hospitals to allocate workloads and shape work processes adequately. Nurses at different levels study for different years, their programs...

Developing a New Clinical Decision Support Tool

Introduction Building a proposed information technology solution, for example, developing a new follow-up clinical decision support (CDS) tool for integration into a general hospital’s current EHR system to provide reminders, facilitate nurse-led follow-up calls, and prevent readmissions, requires testing processes. In this case, the testing process could be used by...

Comparison of Influenza, Pneumonia, and COVID-19

Influenza Influenza is one of the serious diseases that might affect a patient and promote severe complications. The symptoms include fever, chills, headache, sore throat, weakness, and muscle pain. The virus is extremely virulent and can be transmitted from individual to individual during contact by respiratory fomites. It replicates in...

How Diabetes Is Epidemic in New York

Introduction The intervention study majorly reflects on how diabetes is epidemic in New York, especially in minority communities which are the blacks and Latinos in the south Bronx. Recent studies from New York City Health suggest that about half a million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in the past...

Medicaid Rule Improving Access for Children

Situation Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS published 09/07/2022 A Proposed Rule. According to the applicants, the proposed rule organizes the application, eligibility determination, enrollment, and Medicaid renewal processes. The applicants believe there is a lack of support for children who need health insurance, and the new regulation...

Public Health Plan: The Main Elements

Introduction Public health and healthcare is an integral theoretical and applied science that studies the patterns of influence of socio-economic factors and environmental conditions on the population’s health and substantiates the state’s system and public and medical measures to protect the health of citizens. Public health is the science and...

Practical Training of New Employees in Geriatric Care Facilities

Introduction The onboarding process is orienting and acclimating new employees to their jobs and workplaces. It typically includes orientation activities, such as introducing new employees to company culture and values, and providing them with the necessary training and resources to succeed in their roles (Jeske & Olson, 2021). This essay...

Discussion: Alcohol in Pregnancy

It is significant to emphasize that the safe level of alcohol that a woman can drink during pregnancy has not been confirmed. If females drink alcohol during pregnancy, some alcohol will transfer through the placenta to the baby. Accordingly, not drinking alcohol during pregnancy is the only safe option for...

Healing Touch in Clinical Practice

Health is one of the important factors that influence all aspects of people’s lives. Every individual desires to lead a healthy life; however, availability and accessibility to care and treatment services determine the levels at which they meet this necessity. Healthcare professionals use varying techniques to manage and treat diverse...

The Childhood Obesity Problem Significance

Problem Background Childhood obesity is one of the most severe issues that affects children and teenagers. It involves various risks for their health. According to statistics, this problem affected approximately 14.7 youths in the years 2017-2020. Its prevalence was 12.7% among toddlers, 20.7% among children aged 6-11 and 22.2% among...

Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing

Introduction In many cases, inflammation response includes redness, loss of function, swelling, heat, and pain. Inflammation refers to the immune response of the body resulting from tissue injury, attack by pathogens, and effects from chemicals and radiation (Abdulkhaleq et al., 2018). In the provided case study, the physiological mechanism causing...

CVS Health Corporation’s Analysis

CVS Health Corp is one of Americas largest multinational organizations, with subsidiaries in multiple countries around the world. The company has consistently appeared on the Fortune 500 list due to its annual sales and profits amounting to tens of billions. The company is a supplier of diversified health solutions serving...

How the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Address Health Disparities

Health disparity is a significant setback in providing accessible, efficient, affordable healthcare. Some social determinants of health, including poverty, illiteracy levels, language barriers, and discrimination, are issues resulting in the dominance of health inequality (Clary, 2018). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare provide health equity guidelines that fight health...

Early Chronic Kidney Disease Screening Advocacy

CKD remains a global problem, and early screening may help reduce comorbidities associated with this condition. As a future nurse practitioner, I advocate for more people to be screened early for CKD. It is possible to delay or prevent the development of ESKD and lessen cardiovascular consequences by identifying and...

Parental Education to Overcome Childhood Obesity

The issue of obesity among children is a major concern for public health organizations nationwide. Obesity and overweight are significant risk factors for a variety of chronic illnesses in mature individuals and children, and they can have negative effects on the quality of life and longevity. In this sense, the...

Lifestyle Diseases: Causes and Treatment

Some illnesses are caused by how people live; hence, such infections are known as lifestyle diseases. For instance, cigarette smoking increases the risk of acquiring diabetes. The more a person smokes, the greater their risk of developing diabetes. Quitting smoking and taking the medication increases the chances of lowering diabetes....

The Coronary Heart Disease Analysis

One theme consistent in the three studies is that patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), even those in the youngest age brackets, frequently experience comorbid conditions. A second common theme is that CHD treatment can alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. The third constant theme is that CHD symptoms can be...

Blood Transfusion: Physicians’ Decision-Making

Blood transfusion is a crucial aspect of medical care that saves millions of lives every year. Every day, people from all over the world require this procedure during surgery, after an injury, due to severe anemia or pregnancy complications (Neoh et al., 2019). It is worth noting that safe blood...

Skin Conditions: Differential Diagnosis

Chief Complaint The fifth patient is a Caucasian guy in his middle years who complains of several red, oval-shaped lumps on his chest that bleed when rubbed or sliced open. History of the Illness The patient has red moles that first appeared in their early 30s and have grown in...

Exploring ADHD: Genetics, Environment, and Brain Changes

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder caused by the immaturity of the HMF and expressed by the syndromic triad: excessive mobility, impulsivity, and difficulty concentrating. Children with ADHD may also battle with low self-esteem, problematic relationships, and poor academic achievement. The diagnosis is made when the clinical...

Cardiovascular Pathologies: Causes and Prevention

Diseases of the cardiovascular system should be understood as any pathological functions of the heart or blood vessels arising as a result of numerous factors. It is known that heart disease is one of the main threats to the modern health care system, which causes global damage to public health....

Lung Cancer and Colorectal Cancer

Lung Cancer I agree that the rate of lung cancer is indeed lower in China when compared to Canada. Despite the pollution effects witnessed in China more than in Canada, it does not reflect a similar rate of incidences and mortalities from the disease. Lung cancer accounts for 25% of...

Challenging Healthcare Executives’ Responsibilities

The healthcare service will experience severe hardships within the next ten years. Section III of the ACHE Code of Ethics outlines major executives’ responsibilities, and it is possible to assume that point B will be the most challenging. It states to “provide healthcare services consistent with available resources, and when...

Chronic Bronchitis in Children

As an expert in the treatment of cough problems, I would try to receive more detailed information about the issue of the seven years old patient. It is unclear what could be the initial cause of the problem as the child could catch SARS from school or catch a cold...

The Headspace Organization’s Mental Health Services

Introduction Addressing youth mental illnesses remains an essential health challenge internationally and in Australia. Organizations such as headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation are tackling the issue by responding to mental health problems in Australia’s youth (Looi, J.C., et al., 2019). The agency supports young people with physical and mental...

A Gemba Walk in a Healthcare Organization

Summary of the Organization The organization in question is a medium size hospital, offering both general and specialized care. The staff works to promote the well-being and health of individuals, providing various healthcare services, referring people to specialized care, and informing the public about current public health issues. The main...

The Need and Transition Theories in Advanced Nursing Practice

Introduction My track is related to Advanced Registered Nursing Practice, specifically Family Nursing Practice. This paper will provide a conceptual framework, a theoretical model of the Need Theory – grand nursing theory, and transition theory – a middle nursing theory that is essential for my practice. The Need Theory defines...

Florence Nightingale’s Advocacy

Florence Nightingale had strong religious convictions and a profound vision of the potential of nursing, which helped her to alter the status of nursing from that of a domestic service to a profession. Nightingale utilized available opportunities, personal motivation, and the strength of her persona. One of the most effective...

Aspects of the Nursing Work Environment

Introduction Workers in the healthcare industry, especially nurses, are among the first responders during a pandemic because of their responsibility to care for patients. They carry out their duties despite the increased danger to themselves, including increased risk of infection and psychological discomfort, exhaustion, and trauma. Employees, employers, and society...

Sinusitis: Clinical Practice Guidelines

Introduction Rhinosinusitis is among the most concerning conditions in the healthcare field. The average annual number of diagnoses exceeds 30 million, which results in $11 billion in costs for the respective treatment (Rosenfeld et al., 2015). The economic costs are further increased by personal consequences of quality of life, productivity,...

Analysis of Lifeline Homecare Kentucky

Introduction Lifeline Homecare aims to provide personalized service and assistance to preserve autonomy and quality of life. Since 1989, Lifeline Homecare has assisted Kentucky families in managing aging, rehabilitation from accidents or sickness, chronic health issues, and end-of-life scenarios (Lifeline Homecare, 2022). Lifeline Homecare is a privately owned and operated...

Analysis of Geriatric Cardiology Services in Australia

Introduction Cardiovascular disorders (CVD), which include myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiogenic shock, are the primary causes of death among Australia’s aging population. This factor indicates that the need for reliable, efficient, and accessible Cardiology service is critical in enhancing care. However, there is a problem in the health system...

Plan for Transitioning to a New Electronic Health Record System

Introduction The testing of the implementation of the new electronic health record system by the staff of the hospital should be based on the proposed testing scenario. In particular, it is essential to track the performance of the IV pumps in the course of transitioning to the electronic health record...

The Causes of Health Problems of Indigenous People

Introduction The analysis and research of Indigenous societies’ main tendencies of development and functioning is the relevant question of the last decades. Many studies explore the reasons and consequences of historical influence on people suffering from colonization. Paradies (2016), in his article, analyzes the primary ways the current conditions of...

The Treatment of Type II Diabetes

Introduction The patient under consideration presents with diabetes mellitus and a body mass index (BMI) of 35. He uses basal and rapid-acting insulin, metformin, and statins for glucose and cholesterol control, as well as Lisinopril and steroid cream for hypertension and intermittent eczema. Considering the patient’s BMI, it can be...

Comparison of Healthcare Between the U.S. and Other Developed Nations

Introduction The Affordable Care Act is an all-inclusive healthcare reform that became law in March 2010. Before 2010, it was called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, while many Americans refer to it as Obamacare. The law consists of a list of healthcare guidelines targeted to expand access to...

Health and Medicine: The Safety of Patients and Staff

Introduction In the practice setting, there are several best practices that are in place that promote patient, community, and provider safety. It is important for management boards in healthcare facilities to focus on the safety of patients and staff. It can be done through the use of evidence-based management and...

The Use of Embryonic Research in Medicine

The embryo dispute is one of the fundamental provisions of bioethics. The main point of contention is the ethics of using embryonic research to advance medicine. The debate is a consequence of reasoning about the value of human life, the rights of the unborn, and the impact of the development...

Implementation Plan for Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal

Introduction The research setting assumes inpatient working conditions, in which the study subjects, RNs, are operating for at least half a year. Inpatient nursing is medical care delivered to patients who need to be observed by RNs. Inpatient nurses frequently treat acute illnesses, severe diseases, or life-threatening injuries, which cause...

Vegetable Group Nutrient: Folate

Vegetables provide a wide selection of various nutrients essential for a healthy diet. In particular, dark green vegetables, beans, peas, and lentils serve as a valuable source of folate (U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA], 2020). Folate, also known as folic acid, is the natural form of vitamin B9 (Harvard T.H....

Reimagine Yoga and Wellness in the Workplace

The possibilities of implementing yoga and wellness programs in the workplace and their effectiveness are influenced by various factors. In particular, the involvement of people in such programs and their interest in participating depends on their personal opinions and perceptions of the proposed measures. Despite the increasing popularity of yoga...

Blood Pressure Screening as the Major Preventive Measure in Adult Primary Care

High blood pressure may be one of the most common chronic diseases in the adult population. Nurses and doctors need to conduct screenings to catch the disease early and change the patient’s lifestyle to prevent worsening the condition. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is the most accurate method. An alternative to...

Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis

Outbreak There are endemic areas in the United States for coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis, so the disease pattern varies. Endemic cases are predominantly in males, attributed to outdoor work and low protective equipment. In addition, hospitalization often occurs in the late stages of disease progression, and patients with early symptoms...

Psychotherapy: The “Anxious China” Book by Li Zhang

Introduction In “Anxious China: Inner Revolution and Politics of Psychotherapy,” Li Zhang explores the intricate relationships between social systems and mental health in modern-day China. The purpose of the book is to shed light on the effects that the current sociological and economic changes are having on the mental health...

Wellness-Illness Sequence’s Impact on Patient Care

Introduction A person’s health condition is not constant and continually transforming. People alternate between being healthy and ill, then returning to being healthy. The five phases of the health-disease continuum are high levels of well-being, excellent health, average well-being, ailment, and mortality. The continuum assumes that a person’s health will...

Healthcare Informatics Discussion

Introduction Healthcare informatics is a field that specializes in developing and studying information systems involved in the healthcare delivery process. With the rising importance of technology and the ongoing digitization of medicine, informatics has started to occupy a central role in discussing how to safely and effectively integrate technological solutions...

Adderall Drug’s Impact on Cognitive Performance

Introduction Adderall, a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has also become increasingly popular among individuals looking to improve their cognitive performance. One aspect of cognitive performance that Adderall is believed to enhance is choice reaction time, which measures the speed and accuracy of an...

Healthcare Restructuring Initiatives

Comparative Analysis The efforts of Hawaii and Massachusetts to restructure their healthcare systems are similar in terms of creating conditions for reducing overall medical costs, implementing high-quality and professional medical care, and meeting the needs of patients in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Nevertheless, Hawaii primarily focuses on promoting...

Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio

A search was undertaken in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio, which found COVID-19 was the main cause of morbidity and mortality in 2020. According to Ohio Department of Health data, there were 2,832 COVID-19-related fatalities in Franklin County in 2020, accounting for 6.89% of all the COVID-19 fatalities in Ohio that...

Advanced Practice Nurses and Their Benefits

In order to communicate seamlessly between nurse and a patient, there must be no cultural gaps, which is a long-standing health problem. This can negatively affect patients’ health and their satisfaction with treatment. In recent years, the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in overcoming such gaps has been increasing....

Compliance and Reimbursement in Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare organizations must manage costs, maximize revenue, and maintain legal and regulatory compliance, among other financial challenges. Two essential aspects of financial management in healthcare enterprises are compliance and reimbursement. While reimbursement refers to the money that healthcare companies get paid for giving people medical care, compliance refers to following...

Health Disparities Among Hispanic Patients

The healthcare system in the United States is marred by disparities affecting racial minorities. Such inequalities have become a major topic of interest among researchers and commentators. Ethnic minorities face health disparities caused by a lack of social support, lower socioeconomic status, lower health literacy, disempowerment, and greater incidences of...

Implementing Cultural Competence Strategies Among Medical Workers

Introduction The post by Darly emphasizes the importance of implementing cultural competence strategies among medical workers. I liked the idea of implementing training programs for staff, including analysis. However, I did not understand what kinds of stereotypes influence these strategies. Discussion I find the idea of providing medical personnel with...

Cognitive, Physical, and Psychological Aspects of Adult Health

Introduction Each age period is characterized by changes that occur due to physical and psychological processes and environmental influences. At the same time, adulthood is not considered enough because of the misbelief that the least significant transformations characterize this period. However, it is vital to note that adulthood is a...

Nursing Informatics’ Impact on Patient Outcome

Introduction Healthcare has been experiencing a considerable change involving applications in providing patient care. The application of information technology in nursing is meant to improve the quality of treatment given to patients and increase the efficiency of the processes involved (Hussey, 2021). It involves several things, such as developing, designing,...

Healthy Sleeping Habits from Biopsychosocial Perspective

Antecedents that led me to sleep were an active day filled with study and various events. Some specific and intrinsic behaviors include bedtime rituals, which in my case consisted of phone scrolling for an hour or an hour and a half. The consequences of sleeping are the restoration of strength...

Spinal Manipulation Therapy and Practice Concerns

As a non-invasive alternative to conventional therapies for treating chronic low back pain, spinal manipulation therapy has grown in popularity. To guarantee a safe and efficient course of treatment, there are a number of practice difficulties with the use of spinal manipulation therapy that need to be addressed. The five...

Quality and Risk Coordinator Position at Hospital

The Quality and Risk Coordinator in a hospital is responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing a quality and risk management system under the direction of the Unit’s Director. The coordinator must work with the hospital administration, other hospital departments, healthcare providers and nurses to conduct risk analysis and quality assurance....

Tetanus: Diagnostics and Treatment

Introduction Tetanus is a rare but fatal disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). It is common among neonates and children in nations without immunization programs and in tropical regions, particularly among men (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Control [CDC], 2023). Research shows that out of the 73,000...